Stanford University is excited to announce that applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) are now open! This fully funded eight-week program offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to engage in research while receiving a stipend, housing, and meals.
Eligibility for the program requires applicants to be at least 18 years old and currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented and DACA mented students, as well as asylum seekers and refugees, are eligible to apply. International students studying in the U.S. on an F-1 visa must be first-generation and/or from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
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( votes)Stanford University is a globally renowned institution known for its excellence in research, innovation, and academic programs. Established in 1885, Stanford is home to world-class faculty and cutting-edge research facilities across a wide range of fields, including engineering, business, medicine, law, and the humanities. The university fosters a collaborative environment that encourages interdisciplinary studies and entrepreneurial ventures, with Silicon Valley nearby offering ample opportunities for real-world impact.
Application Deadline: 20 January 2025
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Stanford University
- Department: Stanford Engineering
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: $5,500 stipend, housing, meal plan, travel stipend
- Access Mode: Online application
- Number of Awards: 30-35
- Nationality: International and U.S. applicants
- The award can be taken in: United States
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for all fields of engineering offered by Stanford University.
- Admissible Criteria:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university.
- U.S. domestic undocumented, DACAmented students, asylum seekers, and refugees are eligible.
- International students in the U.S. on F-1 visas must be first-generation and/or from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Committed to pursuing a PhD in engineering; not intended for MD, JD, or MBA tracks.
- Must be available for the entire program period from June 21 to August 16, 2025.
How to Apply
Applications open on November 1, 2024, and close on February 1, 2025. Students may apply through either the Leadership Alliance’s SR-EIP portal or the Stanford SURF SlideRoom portal. A complete application includes a resume, academic transcript, statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, and an optional personal history statement.
If you are applying through Leadership Alliance SR-EIP and would like to submit an optional personal history statement, please email a PDF attachment to [email protected] with the subject line LastName-FirstName-PersonalHistoryStatement.
Benefits
SURF provides a $5,500 stipend, housing, meal plan, travel stipend, and numerous academic and professional development activities. Fellows participate in research projects, a coding program, industry visits, excursions, and a research symposium. The program fosters a cohort dedicated to increasing diversity and advancing scientific research.